Halves, Thirds, and Quarters - Exploring Fractions

Reinforce fraction skills with a Christmas-themed math instructional activity. Scholars solve three word problems using fraction circles that represent a holiday pie. 

Test your fifth graders' math skills with five word problems involving fractions. After studying two examples at the top of the page, pupils multiply fractions by whole numbers to solve each word problem. The worksheet provides two...

Decimals and fractions can be tricky - especially in word problems! Help your fourth and fifth graders solve these word problems, all of which involve real-life application and decimals or fractions. There are separate spaces for writing...

Visual models support young mathematicians as they deepen their fractional number sense in this elementary math lesson plan. Using fraction circle manipulatives, children explore basic unit fractions as they develop the...

Combine word problems, telling time, and the four operations. Six problems prompt third graders to write out and solve word problems involving time and timing. Can they finish all six on their own or with a partner?

This problem solving PowerPoint presents a detailed, logical sequence of steps to follow in order to solve a story problem. The thinking processes described are given in text and represented by a visual model. After discussing the...

Upper graders solve math problems involving multiplication using specific strategies. They will use base-ten blocks, hundreds charts, and number lines to solve multiplication problems. Then they will practice several of the strategies...

Sal Khan solves a fraction word problem about the length of a lizard. The fractions have common denominators.

Video tutorial shows how to solve a fraction word problem about the length of a lizard. [2:28]

Video tutorial shows how to solve a fraction word problem about practicing piano. [3:03]